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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,869.44, 886,305.60 and 235,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,869.44, 886,305.60 and 235,912.32 is: 353,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,869.44 : 886,305.60 = 235,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,869.44/886,305.60 = 235,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,869.44x = 886,305.60 × 235,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,869.44x = 209,090,410,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,090,410,324.99/590,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,869.05

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